Part-time Faculty Position in English (Screenwriting)

Job Title: Part-time Faculty Position in English (Screenwriting)
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 265132
About Us

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta, and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information The Department of English at Kennesaw State University is committed to excellent teaching, scholarship, and service to the university and the community. With a diverse faculty engaged in a variety of research approaches, the department models and promotes teaching and scholarship that honors humanistic traditions while making a range of contributions to university and civic life. The department is deeply committed to supporting the success of all of our students. Our student body is fully representative of the community we serve in the metropolitan area and region. With more than 400 full-time faculty and 8,500 degree-seeking students, the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences prepares the next generation of leaders in a wide array of fields to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century and become contributing citizens in a global society. The home of three schools and eight departments, the College offers more than 80 graduate and undergraduate programs of study in both traditional and interdisciplinary fields. RCHSS provides students experiential learning opportunities to enable them to develop leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as a strong sense of civic engagement. The College and the Department are committed to the success of our students, faculty, staff and communities. We seek candidates whose experience has prepared them to fulfill that commitment and engage our students, partners, and stakeholders effectively.Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part-time Faculty Positions in the Department of English (Screenwriting) for the academic year 2023-2024. These positions are on an as needed semester-by-semester basis. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

·Teaching FILM3105 Introduction to Screenwriting and 3125 Introduction to Television Writing in our dramatic writing curriculum. Other courses may be assigned based on qualifications.

·Teaching in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.

·Teaching on Kennesaw and/or Marietta campuses.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a MA, or the foreign equivalent, in English or a related discipline, or at least seven years of industry experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

·Academic coursework in screenwriting for film and/or television.

·Professional experience writing for film and/or television.

·Experience teaching screen and television writing and related courses.

·Experience mentoring student writers.

·Experience teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats.

Required Documents to Attach

1.CV

2.Cover Letter

3.Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

4.Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Aaron Levy 470-578-6132, alevy2@kennesaw.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
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Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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